French · suffix
-ation
action or process
Words sharing this root
aerationThe process of introducing air into a substance.ameliorationThe act or process of making something better.appreciationRecognition or expression of someone's or something's worth.aviationThe activity and industry of flying aircraft.classificationThe sorting of things into defined categories.collaborationCooperative work toward a shared result.cultivationThe careful tending of something to promote growth.degradationDeterioration to a poorer or lower condition.embarkationBoarding a ship or aircraft to begin a journey.exploitationThe use of something to gain an advantage.implantationThe securing of something firmly within surrounding tissue or material.improvisationCreating or performing something without preparation.manipulationThe deliberate handling and adjustment of something to produce an intended effect.mobilizationThe process of preparing and organizing people or resources for action.mystificationConfusion caused by something difficult to understand.naturalizationThe process by which a foreign-born person becomes a citizen of a country.oxidationA chemical process in which a substance loses electrons, often by reacting with oxygen.pollinationThe transfer of pollen that enables plant fertilization.proliferationA rapid increase in number or extent.transplantationThe relocation of a living thing to a new sustaining site.valuationAn assessment of how much something is worth.